Summary: The Longhorns scored on the first play of the quarter on a 4-yard run by Cody Johnson, the touchdown capping a 44-yard drive that followed the fourth of five California turnovers. In addition to recovering a fumble in the quarter, the Longhorns also sacked Cal quarterback Zach Maynard three times, giving Texas six sacks in the game.

Key Stat: There were a Holiday Bowl record 16 combined punts in the game.

Not in the box score: The Longhorns came a tipped pass away from scoring a fourth touchdown off another trick play midway through the quarter. This time the ball was flipped back to Ash off a reverse as wide receiver Mike Davis broke open well behind the Cal defense. But Ash took an extra second to throw, allowing Anthony to bat the ball away at the last second.